Tag Archives: code
How to Use Spin Boxes (Part One)
Spin boxes are one of the many new features included in the BlackBerry® Java® Application Development v5.0 Beta 3 release and provide a user friendly interface for selecting an item from a sequential list. Examples of sequential lists include numbers, dates, and names. The “spin” part of the name comes from the fact that the user […]
Developer tips for building a great mobile website
What does it take to truly deliver a fantastic mobile web experience? There are many different facets to creating a great mobile site that will have your visitors coming back time and time again. The main concept to keep in mind when building a website for smartphones is that, above all, simplicity is king. I […]
Using AJAX to improve your mobile website
There are several methods to enhance user experience using advanced web development strategies on your mobile website. One of the more popular methods for enhancing mobile websites would be the use of AJAX (asynchronous JavaScript and XML). Grabbing data from outside of your webpage to update it in real time is a great way to give […]
Media Actions API in BlackBerry JDE v5.0.0 How-To
I would like to talk about a new API feature in the BlackBerry® Java® Development Environment v5.0 (Beta) I worked on called the Media Actions API. [...]
BlackBerry API Hidden Gems (Part Two)
In yesterday’s BlackBerry API Hidden Gems post, I showed you some of my favorite classes and methods oft overlooked within BlackBerry® APIs. I’ve got a few more in store for you today, so let’s get started! [...]
BlackBerry API Hidden Gems (Part One)
Every time I think I know everything, I am always proven wrong. For example, I used to think I knew everything about BlackBerry® APIs but as I continue developing software I am still finding new, cool classes and methods that make my life easier. [...]
